Palsonic Stereo System PSML 926 User Manual

Instruction manual  
Mini Component Sound System  
PSML-926  
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD  
1 JOYNTON AVENUE  
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA  
TEL: (02) 9313 7111  
FAX: (02) 9313 7555  
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE  
TELEPHONE  
AUSTRALIA:1300 657 888  
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WORTH  
knowing  
Please keep the sound system's guarantee card and receipt safe for  
warranty purposes, if guarantee card is supplied to you.  
Precautions  
Read carefully through this manual to familiarise yourself with this  
high - quality sound system.  
Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that  
shown on the back of the sound system.  
Refer to this chapter and the "Installation/connections" chapter (page  
18/19) to help you install and adjust your sound system.  
Do not ...  
...  
expose the sound system to high levels of humidity and heat, to avoid  
the risk of fire and electric shock.  
...  
connect the sound system to the power supply if you have just moved  
it from a cold to a warm environment. This can result in condensation  
inside the system and cause serious damage to the machine and  
cassettes. Wait around two hours to allow it to reach room  
temperature.  
Make sure ...  
...  
...  
...  
the system is placed on a stable, flat surface.  
you place the system where there is good ventilation all around.  
you clean the system only with a soft, line-free cloth, do not use  
aggressive or alcohol-based cleaning agents.  
you disconnect the power supply if the system appears to be working  
incorrectly, is making an unusual sound, has a strange smell, has  
smoke emitting from it or liquids have got inside it.  
Have a qualified technician check the system.  
you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not be using the  
system for a long period or during a thunderstorm.  
...  
...  
For your own safety!  
There are no components in this sound system you can  
service or repair yourself.  
Do not open the case of the sound system. Only allow  
qualified personnel to repair or service your set.  
"Class 1 Laser Product" : Do not override the safety locks  
around the laser unit of the CD player : Laser beams can  
damage your eyes!  
This sound system is designed for continuous operation.  
Switching it off does not disconnect it from the mains  
(stand-by). To disconnect it from the mains, you have to  
unplug it.  
Recording any copyright protected material may infringe  
a copyright.  
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INSTALLATION/  
CONNECTIONS  
Placing your sound system components  
Same distance  
Optimal stereo position  
Remote control and batteries  
Fit the batteries to match the  
+ and - symbols in the  
compartment.  
Batteries for remote control unit are not provided.  
Please protect your environment! As batteries contain certain  
toxic substances they pollute the environment if not properly  
disposed of. Your specialised dealer will accept used batteries.  
Make sure the batteries are always of the same type and age, and  
remove them from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period.  
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INSTALLATION/  
CONNECTIONS  
Installation  
FM ANT  
Plug the provided AM (MW)antenna here.  
Plug a device like a video recorder, TV set,  
or minidisc, etc. here.  
Be sure to connect sockets and plugs of  
the same colour.  
Fit the speaker cables.  
Be sure to connect the  
pair of cables (for the left  
and the right speaker) so  
that the marked flexes  
have both the same  
colour (phase).  
Push here  
Right speaker  
Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown  
on the back of the sound system.  
Do not stack objects on top of the sound system.  
Do not block the ventilation holes of the sound system.  
Place the system so that air can circulate freely.  
Switch devices off when connecting or disconnecting.  
Do not expose the sound system to high levels of humidity and heat, to avoid the risk of fire and  
electric shock.  
Do not connect the sound system to the power supply if you have just moved it from a cold to a  
warm environment. This can result in condensation inside the system and cause serious  
damage to the machine and cassettes. Wait around two hours to allow it to reach room  
temperature.  
Be sure you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not be using the system for a  
long period or during a thunderstorm.  
Be sure to read the precautions on page 3.  
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Place your sound system  
horizontally on a flat, steady base so that air can circulate around it for ventilation.  
away from humidify and heat, magnetic fields, such as those from loudspeakers etc.,  
and with no heavy objects placed on top.  
CONTROLS  
The system  
STANDBY/ON  
To system power ON (stand-by).  
Power save mode (Only Europe) : This mode is implemented to  
reduce power consumption at stand-by operation. At this time, all  
display are turn off except stand-by mode (power save) L.E.D. This  
mode is activated by power button after clock setting. Clock, Power,  
Function, Disc direct, Open/Close  
, Disc change buttons are available at this mode .  
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2
1
Direct access to one of the three discs that you can  
load into your sound system.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
To open or close the disc compartment to load /  
unload CDs.  
DISC  
CHANGE  
To play the next disc and to turn disc tray for loading  
up to 3 discs. Also to load a disc while another is  
playing.  
Headphone socket. Plugging in a headphone  
switches the speakers off.  
CD  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
1/2  
AUX  
To select tape 1, tape 2, tuner and band,  
a connected device (video ...), or CD player.  
To start play or to select station presets.  
To tune in stations, to set values in  
programming, to fast reverse or advance  
tape and CD.  
SET  
CLEAR  
For a short pause during recording of a  
tape or CD play or to advance in a  
programming. (e.g. clock set).  
To stop play and record or to cancel  
values and functions.  
UBS enhancement, see page 9.  
To mute (on/off) the volume for a while, e.g. during a  
telephone call.  
To show the current time in the system's display.  
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CONTROLS  
The system  
Press to play TAPE 2 in one direction " " both directions "  
repeatedly " " using MODE button on the machine.  
" or  
To select timer setting and to activate / deactivate timer stand-by.  
DISPLAY / DEMO : to switch between the system's display and a display  
demonstration.  
You can see demonstration of this system by press DEMO/DISPLAY  
button shortly. Or to modify graphic equalising display, press  
DEMO/DISPLAY button more than 1 sec during music playing. And you  
can select your favourite display sequentially.  
To dub a tape at high or normal speed with synchronised start of both,  
playing and recording tapes.  
To dub a CD with synchronised start of disc and tape.  
To start a recording.  
To select music styles, see page 9.  
To set the volume level.  
Gently twist left or right.  
Tape compartment 2 for playing tapes in both directions  
(see page 11 PLAY MODE) and recording tapes.  
Tape compartment 1  
for playing tapes.  
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The remote control is the principal means of control, but the main functions are also  
available on the front of the machine.  
Press the buttons POWER or FUNCTION (TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD) to turn on the  
power.  
CONTROLS  
The Remote Control Unit  
Power on / off (stand-by).  
Power save mode (Only Europe): This model is implemented to reduce power  
consumption at stand-by operation. At this time, all displays are turned off except  
stand-by mode (power save) LED.  
FUNCTION  
To select tape, tuner, a connected device (video ...) or CD  
player.  
To set the volume level.  
To tune in stations, to set values in programming, to fast reverse  
TUNE  
TUNE  
or advance tape and CD.  
PRESET  
MAX.  
4M  
MAX.  
4M  
To start play CD or to select station presets.  
To stop play or cancel values and function.  
CLEAR  
PGM  
To enter programme play.  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
To select random play for all CDs or track of the selected  
disc. Press repeatedly.  
To select repeat play for a track, a CD, or all CDs.  
Direct Access to one of three discs that you load onto your  
sound system.  
To show the current time in system's display.  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
To set the minutes after which the system is to switch off  
automatically. Press repeatedly for time between 90 and  
10 minutes  
For a short pause during recording of a tape or CD play or to  
advance in a programming (e.g. clock set).  
TIMER  
BAND  
To select timer setting and to activate / deactivate timer  
stand-by.  
To select FM or AM radio.  
To select music style setting, see page 9.  
MUTE  
To mute (on/off) the volume for a while, e.g. during a  
telephone call.  
TAPE 1/2  
To select FM mono for a weak stereo reception, or TAPE  
1/2.  
Bass enhancement (on/off), see page 9.  
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With your sound sound system you have unique possibilities  
to modify the sound of your music  
C ONTR OLS  
The sound  
On the  
remote control  
On the  
machine  
Volume level  
Volume control both on the system as well as on the  
remote control.  
Mute  
If you want to turn the volume down very quickly, because  
the phone rings or someone is knocking at the door, press  
this button. Press again or the volume button to get the  
previous volume level.  
MUTE  
Music styles  
This adjustment section lets you adjust your system's  
sound to the music style you are listening to such as  
Merengue, Classic, Reggae, Salsa, Samba, Jazz, Rock  
and Pops (Flat means no style).  
Press the buttons repeatedly for the desired mode and  
watch the display.  
Ultra Bass Sound system  
Use this button on the machine or on the remote control  
to give music more volume and power by boosting its bass  
section (on/off).  
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RADIO  
listening  
Tuning stations  
FUNCTION  
Select the tuner function.  
Select the band.  
BAND  
To find weak stations too, press  
repeatedly while tuning.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
To find powerful stations quickly tune  
automatically keeping either button  
pressed until tuning starts.  
A station is being received.  
TAPE 1/2  
FM stereo broadcasts with too  
much noise can be switched to  
mono for less noise.  
Programming station presets  
You can store up to 30 FM /  
15 AM stations.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Find a station as under "Tuning  
stations".  
Store.  
The system assigns a station to  
a number beginning with 1 one  
after another.  
Selecting station presets  
PRESET  
Select lower or higher preset  
numbers.  
On the machine select the tuner function and the band by pressing  
BAND / TUNER button. The other buttons are on the machine too.  
If you try to store a 31st FM / 16th AM (MW) station, the display will  
show "FULL".  
To clear a preset station, select it, press  
/ CLEAR , then / SET for 3 seconds.  
TAPE 1/2  
You can use the  
button of the remote control to switch back to stereo.  
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T A P E  
p l a y i n g  
TAPE 1: To playback prerecorded tapes.  
TAPE 2: Only to playback prerecorded tapes  
and to record tapes.  
For tape recording see page 14-15.  
Playing tapes  
FUNCTION  
Select the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 function.  
Open either tape compartment to load the tape.  
Be sure to have the open part of the cassette downwards and the left  
hand spool fully wound.  
button on the machine  
Close the compartment door again, pushing it softly.  
PRESET  
Start playback.  
TAPE 2 you can start in either direction  
Stop playback.  
CLEAR  
Winding  
Stop playback.  
CLEAR  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Fast rewind or advance the tape.  
Skipping a track (AUTO FIND)  
PRESET  
During playback.  
Fast rewind to the beginning of the current  
piece of music or advance to the next piece.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Continuous playback  
FUNCTION  
Select the TAPE 2 function in the  
Load tapes into both compartments.  
mode.  
PRESET  
Set TAPE 2 to play.  
After playing both sides of TAPE 2, the machine  
will commence with TAPE 1 (one side).  
Select the tape function by pressing the TAPE 1/2 button.  
PLAY MODE : Select if the system is to play TAPE 2 in one direction " ", both directions "  
repeatedly " " using MODE button on the main unit.  
" or  
The tape counter resets to "0000" when a tape compartment is opened ("0000" need not be the beginning  
of the tape).  
To find the next piece of music at least 5 sec. free space has to left between the music tracks.  
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CD label up  
CD  
playing  
Playing CDs  
FUNCTION  
Select the CD function.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Open the disc compartment to  
load a disc.  
on the machine  
Be sure to have the disc label facing  
upwards.  
To play 1 or 2 discs, place them  
in the first tray and / or second  
tray DISC Compartments.  
DISC  
CHANGE  
To play 3 discs, place 2 discs and turn  
the trays for the third tray, using DISC  
CHANGE button. (Also to load a disc  
while another is playing.)  
on the machine  
Start playback.  
PRESET  
The currently played disc is the one on  
the left, when you open the  
compartment.  
To start a specific disc.  
If you want to interrupt playback  
briefly - and to continue.  
Stop playback.  
CLEAR  
Searching  
To search for a particular point  
on the disc reverse or forwards.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Skipping  
To Skip tracks down / up  
(if you want, press the button  
repeatedly).  
TUNE  
TUNE  
On the machine select the CD function, by pressing the CD button.  
The other buttons are on the machine too.  
When the disc stops the machine shows its total time.  
During playback the machine shows the current disc number, the current  
track number, and the tracks play time.  
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C D  
Please read remarks about discs on page 19  
p l a y i n g  
Programmed CD tracks playback  
Stop the disc.  
CLEAR  
PGM  
Select the programme function.  
Choose a disc.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Select a track number.  
Select this number for the programme.  
With the last two steps select up to 30 tracks for your programme.  
DISC CHANGE button has no effect in programming.  
PRESET  
Play your programme.  
You can search and skip during programmed playback.  
Stop Playback  
CLEAR  
To cancel programmed CD playback, press the button twice.  
Repeat playback  
Select the repeat function, press repeatedly to have ...  
REPEAT  
" REPEAT "  
to repeat the current track  
DISC  
"
"
REPEAT " to repeat the current disc,  
ALL  
REPEAT " to repeat all discs.  
To cancel repeat playback, press the button until "REPEAT"  
in the display is unmarked.  
ALL  
You can repeat a programme by "  
REPEAT" or a track  
"REPEAT" during programme playback.  
Random playback  
Select the random function, press repeatedly to have ..  
DISC  
"
RANDOM  
RANDOM  
"
"
to play tracks of the  
current disc randomly.  
to play tracks from disc  
1, 2 and 3 randomly.  
RANDOM  
ALL  
"
To cancel random playback, press the button until  
"RANDOM" in the display is unmarked.  
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Load a tape with enough free recording time into TAPE 2.  
Be sure to have the open part of the cassette downwards and the left hand spool fully  
wound.  
RECORDING  
Close the compartment door again, pushing it softly  
Recording stations  
TUNER  
BAND  
Select the TUNER function.  
buttons on the machine  
Select the band.  
TUNER  
BAND  
Choose the station  
(see also page 10).  
Start your recording.  
SET  
If you want to interrupt  
recording briefly-and to  
continue.  
CLEAR  
Stop your recording.  
Recording from a connected device  
Select the AUX function.  
buttons on the machine  
AUX  
Be sure the audio output of the  
device is properly connected (TV  
set, video recorder, minidisc, etc.)  
to the AUX input sockets on the  
back of the machine  
(see also page 5).  
Start your recording.  
If you want to interrupt  
SET  
recording briefly-and to  
continue.  
CLEAR  
Stop your recording.  
To find the point the recording is to start, use the functions on page 11.  
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TAPE 1: Only to playback prerecorded tapes  
TAPE 2: To playback prerecorded tapes in both  
directions and to record  
RECORDING  
Recording CDs with synchro start  
The synchro start function gives you a very comfortable way of copying (tracks of) CDs to a tape: One  
press of a button starts both CD playing and tape recording at the right time.  
buttons on the machine  
Select the CD function.  
CD  
Open the disc compartment to load a disc.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Select the disc you want to record.  
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2
1
Stop CD play before recording start.  
To find a track to be recorded.  
Start your recording.  
Stop your recording.  
CLEAR  
Recording from another tape (dubbing)  
Select the TAPE function.  
TAPE  
1/2  
buttons on the machine  
Load a tape with enough free recording time into  
TAPE 2.  
Load the prerecorded tape (the one to be dubbed)  
into TAPE 1.  
Start your dubbing by selecting dubbing speed:  
"Hi-DUB" dubs with double speed = half the time  
"DUB" dubs with normal tape speed.  
Press repeatedly.  
CLEAR  
Stop your recording.  
If the tape is not rewound completely, rewind it first.  
If you want to start at the current position, press REC button.  
Use only good quality tape cassettes.  
Keep cassettes away from excessive moisture or dust, magnetic and electrical fields  
(loudspeakers and computer monitors, for example)  
Always wind the tape to the beginning when you have finished.  
Store the cassette in its cover.  
You can protect your precious recordings from being wiped by breaking out the safety tab on the  
side of the cassette.  
Should you wish to re-use the tape after removing the tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
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Power save mode is activated by power button after clock setting.  
CONTROLS  
Setting the clock (24 hour)  
Switch off your sound  
system*.  
Enter clock-set mode, the hour  
and minute digits flash.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Set the current hour.  
Switch to the minute digits.  
Set the current minutes.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Start the clock and exit  
clock set.  
Displaying the time  
CLOCK  
The machine shows the time  
for approx. 4 seconds.  
Setting the sleep timer  
You can set the machine to  
automatically switch off after a  
specified time  
SLEEP  
Select the SLEEP function.  
Each time you press the  
button, you cut off time from  
90 minutes down to 10  
minutes (then off).  
SLEEP  
If you want to cancel the SLEEP function. Dress the button till "SLEEP"  
disappears from the display.  
* Only if the clock was set before.  
FUNCTION  
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T I M E R  
and clock  
You can set the machine to automatically  
switch on and off at a specified time.  
Be sure the clock is set accurately.  
Setting the timer  
TIMER  
Select the TIMER function.  
(Timer display disappears after about 9 seconds.)  
FUNCTION  
Select, if you want to listen to the radio, tape, CD, or a  
connected device when the system turns on. Press  
repeatedly.  
Enter 'on' time.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Set the hour of the time the machine is to switch on.  
Switch to the minute digits.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Set the minutes of the time the machine is to switch on.  
Switch to volume setting.  
Set the volume between (MIN.) 1 and (MAX.) 28.  
Switch to the time the machine is to switch off again.  
Each time you press the button, you cut increase off time  
from 10 minutes up to 240 minutes.  
TUNE  
TUNE  
Exit the setting.  
Timer (record) stand-by on / off  
Press the button repeatedly to switch :  
timer stand-by to play  
timer record stand-by to record.  
timer disable.  
TIMER  
Checking the timer  
TIMER  
Select the TIMER function.  
Press the button repeatedly for the timer items.  
TIMER  
Timer record :  
Set the timer as above. Load a tape with enough space and without safety hole (page 15) into TAPE 2.  
Then set timer standby to  
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APPENDIX  
Before you ask a specialist  
No sound  
- No mains supply?  
- Volume at minimum?  
- Are headphones plugged in the headphone socket?  
- Did someone press the MUTE button?  
No Display  
- The power save mode ?  
- Replug the AC Cord.  
Noise with radio sound  
- Station not tuned accurately? Tune again.  
- Weak FM station? Switch to mono using MODE button.  
- Weak AM stations? Move the AM antenna slowly for  
better reception.  
- Antenna accurately fitted?  
Bad sound with tapes  
Not recording  
- Be sure playing / recording heads and tape guiding  
parts are clean, see bottom of this page.  
- Try another cassette.  
- Cover the protective hole of the cassette with adhesive  
tape.  
- Correct source CD, tape, tuner, AUX selected?  
Not playing CDs  
- Load a CD with the label facing upwards.  
- CD scratched, broken, deformed, ... Try with another.  
- Condensation e.g. after a transport? Wait for a  
while (20-30 minutes).  
- CD dirty? Wipe with a soft cloth from the centre to the  
outside.  
Remote control does  
not work  
- Check Batteries polarity? See page 18.  
- Batteries run down? Try new ones.  
- An object is blocking the direct line between remote  
control and the system. Max distance to the system is  
4-7 m pointing to its front.  
Cleaning the audio heads of the tape deck  
Unplug your sound system from the mains. Open the tape compartments.  
After playing and recording for a time, the sound of the tape recorders may  
become muffled. Then clean the heads and tape guiding parts.  
Only use a soft utensil with  
alcohol or a special head  
cleaning liquid.  
erasing head  
playing/  
recording head  
tape guiding  
parts  
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A PPEND IX  
Compact discs  
Always ...  
Never ...  
play a deformed, cracked, or chipped disc.  
try to repair a disc with adhesive tape or  
glue.  
close the tray with a disc slipping out of  
the guide area, or two disc inside.  
scratch a disc or store it in direct sunlight,  
high humidity or high temperature.  
use record cleaning sprays, benzene, static  
electricity liquids or any other solvent, if the  
disc surface is soiled.  
handle your discs with care. Hold a disc  
with the fingers touching the edge or the  
hole.  
place the disc with the label facing up.  
place the disc properly into the tray using  
the proper guide area for 12 cm or 8 cm  
discs.  
replace a disc in its case after playing and  
store it in a vertical position.  
use a soft cloth to clean a disc if  
necessary and wipe from the centre to the  
outside.  
wipe the disc in a circular motion, since  
circular scratches are likely to occur, which  
will cause noise.  
write on the disc.  
move the system during playback.  
Technical data  
3 x CD changer  
Dimensions (W x D x H)  
Converter:  
Set:  
16 bit D/A  
275 x 377 x 317.5 mm  
225 x 385 x 340 mm  
Oversampling:  
Speaker:  
8x  
Weight:  
Tape  
9.4 kg + 4.7 kg x 2  
AC 240V/50Hz  
Synchro recording. 1x auto reverse  
High Speed Dubbing, Automatic level control.  
Power supply  
Voltage:  
Amplifier  
Output Power: 150 watt + 150 watt (RMS)  
Power consumption  
100 watt  
Speakers  
Woofer  
6"  
2"  
6 ohm  
Tweeter  
Impedance  
Power save of stand-by (Only Europe)  
Less than 1 watt  
Reception range  
FM:  
87.5MHz - 108MHz  
AM:  
522 - 1620kHz  
Subject to technical alterations without notice.  
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PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD  
1 JOYNTON AVENUE  
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA  
TEL: (02) 9313 7111  
FAX: (02) 9313 7555  
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE  
TELEPHONE  
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888  
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